[Poncho-V]

SCORE!!! I just bought a set of brake shoes for the '63 at my local 9 to 9 Auto Parts store. He had a set that the box looked like they had been on the shelf since the 60's or '70's. Less than $24.00 out the door. He said he can get more.........I know where I'm going when I get ready to do the rear.

[Bill Hanlon]

I'd go back and get them now.

[wojo1963]

Do not forget your friends, find out how many he can get.

[wojo1963]

Did u match them up already.

[Poncho-V]

Yep. They match exactly. He said these are the old asbestos linings.

[Augie Valencia]

Hopefully you can get manufacturer and model number. Then we can check back here on the west coast for match. Thanks, good news.

[Poncho-V]

OK. I just got the new brake pads on the front end of my 4 door. Cleaned everything up, repacked the bearings, and had the finned drums lightly turned just to clean them up. The adjusters are backed all the way off, and the drums are REALLY tight! They don't turn free at all, and it requires effort to turn them. I removed the drum, and the hubs turn freely. Any ideas?

[wheneaglesfly]

Did you mix up the Primary & Secondary Brake shoes ?
The shorter length brake shoe is the Primary shoe.
It faces towards the the front of your car.
Longer rear shoe is secondary brake shoe. Faces to the rear back of car.

[Poncho-V]

Yeah, I made sure the shoes were positioned correctly.

[rdtripn_rte66]

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On feebay now. 1-11-17

[c5farmer]

Measure the brake lining thickness, again. If it is the same or slightly thicker, you have to look closely at your installation. Make sure the brake cylinder's pistons are pushed all the way in.

[wojo1963]

Open bleeder slightly when compressing cylinder pistons.

[gtospieg]

Back in the day they used to "fit" new shoes to your drums for the best performance by grinding or sanding them down to get the right curve...sounds like you need an old school mechanic...good luck